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EUREKA BAPTIST CHURCH
NEWSLETTER
January 2018
2018
Annual Meeting
Sunday, January 21st
After Morning Service
Pot Luck Lunch
Happy New Year! Monday, January 1st
Sledding at Skonewood
Saturday, January 27th
10:30am
Lunch and Hot Cocoa provided!
A Note from Pastor Seth We are blessed to live in a country that has
Christianity’s fingerprints all over it. We
have three holidays during every calendar
year that are devoted to God. The first is
Easter in the Spring. This day is a
celebration of the resurrection of Jesus
Christ. Easter has been celebrated as a
holiday since Christ’s resurrection about
2,000 years ago. In November we have
another major holiday called
Thanksgiving. This was a holiday that
started in the early 1600s when the
pilgrims set aside a day, with their Native
American friends, specifically focused on
Thanksgiving to God. In 1864, President
Abraham Lincoln made the last Thursday
of November a federal holiday. Lincoln
said that this day was set aside to give
thanks to the God of the Bible. The last
major Christian holiday is Christmas. I
remember in my elementary school days
thinking that Christmas was about Santa
Claus and presents. During one of our
assignments, my classmate asked me how
to spell Christmas. I spelled it C-h-r-i-s-m-
a-s. I forgot the “t” that spelled the first
part of the word, Christ. I was distracted
because the world around me had
forgotten that Christmas was all about
Jesus Christ and my little mind forgot.
I know that as you see this posting in the
Newsletter Christmas has just passed. But
with the holiday still fresh on our mind I
want you to remember what this Holiday
is all about. December 25 is intended to
mark the day the God-man was born into
the world. He came to this world on a
mission to establish a forever kingdom
(Luke 1:32-33) and to save a people who
will populate this future kingdom
(Matthew 1:21). The angel had Mary and
Joseph name the baby Jesus because he
will save his people from their sins. The
name Jesus literally means, “Yahweh
(God) is my salvation.” Everyone on
planet earth is a sinner in need of a
Savior. God is ready to forgive you of
your sins if you will believe in this Savior
King. Christmas is a celebration of the
first advent (coming) of Jesus. The
Christian hope is the second advent
(coming) of Christ. One day Jesus will
return to establish his eternal kingdom on
this earth. If you believe in Christ you
will reign with him in this kingdom. This
is what Christmas is all about! As we kick
off a New Year, may the wonderful
reality that God became a man to
accomplish his great purposes in the
world be on our minds.
Grace and Peace, Pastor Seth
Eureka Baptist Church 2393 210th Avenue
St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-9464
www.eurekabapchurch.com
Sunday Morning Service: 10:00am *Kid's Church during Service Adult Sunday School: 9:00am
Bible Study Wednesdays: 6:30pm
Looking to make a difference in 2018? If you
took the time to invite just one person to
church each month - that would touch at least
12 people by the end of the year!!
The thought of inviting a friend or neighbor to
church can be daunting, even to the most
seasoned of Christians. However,
understanding the gravity of this invitation
demonstrates how life changing the invitation
may be. (Romans 1:16)
Tips: DEPEND ON GOD
Appeal to God’s promise that He will soften
hearts to the gospel (Ezekiel 11:19) and ask God
to open a door for opportunities to come with
those you know. (Colossians 4:3)
BE A GOOD FRIEND
Unbelieving friends have a lot to offer us, as they
are a good gift from God. God calls us to love
our neighbors, even if we do not always get to
share the gospel.
CROSS POLLINATE
God has richly blessed us with church family to
partner with us as we share the gospel. Seek out
ways to introduce those you invite to others at
church. For example, try a new restaurant
together or take your kids on a play date. By
connecting your unchurched friends to those
inside the church, or cross pollinating, when your
invited friends come to church they will see a sea
of familiar faces and feel more at home.
TALK ABOUT CHURCH
Many of our friends have skewed ideas about
church or just have no idea of what going to
church entails. The more we talk about church;
the more we help demystify church and break
down misconceptions. Help those you know see
that church is about getting to know God and his
people, not rules and tradition. Talk about the
benefits of belonging to a church and share about
the exciting ministries you are a part of.
SIMPLY INVITE
Questions such as, ‘Hey, what are you doing
Sunday morning, want to come along to church
with me?’ or “There is a men’s breakfast coming
up at my church, want to come along?” are all it
takes to extend an invitation to church. If they
say no, do not become discouraged, as it may
take multiple invites before they come. Continue
to be their friend and wait for other opportunities
to arise. When the timing is right, ask them
again.
Utilizing these tips are just a few of the ways to
extend that important invitation to church.
Additionally, be sure to be welcoming when
others bring their unchurched friends, a smile
and warm hug go a long way.
DECORATE!!
Thank you to everyone that
helped decorate the church
for the Christmas Season!
And thanks to Shaila
Johnson for coordinating all
the decorations!
Eureka Baptist Church - Bible School 1940 Back Row: Teacher Alme Hinz, Don Nelson, Daniel Andrewson,
Donald Anderson, Sherman Jensen Front Row: Alvin Matson, Marilyn Brown, Eunice Christensen,
Mildred Smith, Clarence (Sonny) Jensen, Bobby Peterson Submitted by Betty Jensen
The Community Carol Sing was held on December
10th. The event was very well attended by many
throughout the community. Micah Hoyt played guitar
and Ronda Haley played piano. Brianna Brickley was
lead vocal. Cookies and hot cider were served after the
program.
Taken from a Eureka Baptist Church Bulletin, 1978
Submitted by Susan Matson
On MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2018,
let’s gather at NOON for a little
Teaching,
Lunch,
Conversation!
Please come if you are able
and join friends around the table.
SLEDDING AT SKONEWOOD!
Saturday, January 27th - 10:30am Lunch and Hot Cocoa provided.
Remember to bring a sled!
Eureka Baptist Church had a beautiful Morning Service
celebrating Christmas. A Community Social with
treats and coffee were served before the service.
Children's Program: Sophie Lindo, Narrator, Roger
Swanson: Baby Jesus, Josie Johnson: Mary, Drew
Lindo: Joseph, Caroline Hall: Angel, Julianna Johnson:
Angel, Lillie Lindo: Angel, Johnny Johnson: Shepherd,
Elias Anderson: Shepherd, Annabell Hall: Sheep,
Alethia Brickley: Sheep, Jacob Lindo: Sheep, Graham
Anderson: Barn Cat.
2018 Annual Meeting Sunday, January 21st
After Morning Service
A Pot Luck Meal will be served after Morning Service.
The Annual Meeting will follow the meal.
Can you imagine what it would be like to live in a life-sized gingerbread house? That would almost seem like the perfect place to live.
Well, the Bible tells us about a real live "perfect place to live." It's called Heaven. God sent Jesus because He loves you very much!
One day, when Jesus was still a young man, He left His home on Earth. He took the punishment for all the bad things we've done when
He died on a cross. And now He has a new home. Do you know where that is? He still lives in Heaven, but He wants to live in our
hearts. He will come and live in our hearts if we just ask Him to. He will forgive us for all of the wrong things we've done.
Thank you to Shaila Johnson for coordinating the Gingerbread House event and providing the houses/candy!
The children worked hard learning their parts for the Christmas
Program. They enjoyed pizza after rehearsal. Thank you to Shaun and
Rachael Anderson for providing the pizza.
Words About…..Bible Reading
The Bible will change your life…but you have to read it.
The Bible is God’s side of the conversation.
This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth,
but you shall meditate on it day and night that you may be
careful to do all that is written in it, for then you shall
make your way profitable and then you shall have good
success. (Joshua 1:8)
Ten Books of the Bible to read in 2018
1. Genesis…where it all begins 2. John…getting to know the Son of God… 3. Romans…and His righteousness 4. Psalms…worshipful words 5. Ephesians…blessings in Christ 6. Proverbs…practical wisdom 7. Philippians…the joy-filled life 8. 1 John…. fellowship with God 9. James….genuine faith 10. Isaiah…salvation
We treasure the word of God not only by reading the
words of the Scriptures, but by studying them. We may be
nourished more by pondering a few words, allowing the
Holy Ghost to make them treasures to us, than to pass
quickly and superficially over whole chapters of scripture.
(Henry B. Eyring)
This Book will keep you from sin
or sin will keep you from this Book.
I have hidden Your Word in my heart
that I might not sin against You.
(Psalm 119:11)
The more you READ THE BIBLE the more you
will LOVE THE AUTHOR!
Submitted by Barbara Trombley
Happy Birthday!! Elias Anderson 1/5
Jeremy Hall 1/23
Women's Bible Study
Saturday, January 6th
9:00am
Men's Breakfast Group
Saturday, January 13th
8:00am
LOREM IPSUM DOLOR
LOREM IPSUM DOLOR
Eureka Baptist Church 2393 210th Avenue St. Croix Falls, WI 54024
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